After spending a month in China we have now left China and have come to Thailand, where there isn't sensored internet, so we can publish blogs.
Yesterday we went on an incursion into a National Park, where wild tigers and elephants still roam today though their numbers are decreasing and we all had quite an experience.
Sorry, we are leaving for Cambodia so I will finish this story later.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009
Our first days in Thailand.
I know, it has been a long time since we did any blogging at all. We had a lot of problems in China. Nothing too serious but in short, we had limited email access. And once we finally got email, our blog page would not work at all. We all had a great time in Xi'an for 3 weeks. The girls took chinese classes in the morning and then some Tai Chi and caligraphy classes and I tried to stay out of trouble. By the third week, my in-laws arrived and the girls focused their attention on them. We did a whole lot in Xi'an, including 3 massages for me. I saw a whole different side of China..and frankly, one that I liked a whole lot. By the end of the month, we made our way to Beijing to meet Jeff and to say our goodbyes to my students. I had 14 students for this trip and everyone of them was unique and enjoyable. I couldn't have asked for an easier group.
On June 2 we said our goodbyes but only after a morning run around Tiannmen Square. It was a nice way to say farewell to China. We got tickets --on Sri Lankan Air (yes, I am honest and it was FANTASTIC..perhaps the best flight any of us have had) After drinks, red wine and great food (I'm totally honest), we landed in sticky Bangkok. Well, the internet is truly amazing and the hotel that I booked hours earlier from Beijing was ready and waiting for us when we arrived. After a relaxing dinner of spicy Thai food, we took a dip in our pool and settled in. Yes, I was definately back in Thailand.
So, two days later we have found ourselves in Northeast Thailand..Issan country..at one of the country's national parks...we hope to see wild elephants, monkeys and all sorts of animals and wildlife tomorrow...but who knows. I am just happy we are here..and have a pool to enjoy.
The girls, I am sure, will write soon..now that we aren't bothered by censors or internet connections...off to Cambodia soon...should be amazing.
On June 2 we said our goodbyes but only after a morning run around Tiannmen Square. It was a nice way to say farewell to China. We got tickets --on Sri Lankan Air (yes, I am honest and it was FANTASTIC..perhaps the best flight any of us have had) After drinks, red wine and great food (I'm totally honest), we landed in sticky Bangkok. Well, the internet is truly amazing and the hotel that I booked hours earlier from Beijing was ready and waiting for us when we arrived. After a relaxing dinner of spicy Thai food, we took a dip in our pool and settled in. Yes, I was definately back in Thailand.
So, two days later we have found ourselves in Northeast Thailand..Issan country..at one of the country's national parks...we hope to see wild elephants, monkeys and all sorts of animals and wildlife tomorrow...but who knows. I am just happy we are here..and have a pool to enjoy.
The girls, I am sure, will write soon..now that we aren't bothered by censors or internet connections...off to Cambodia soon...should be amazing.
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